Bid guide
How to bid on Sports Officiating and Scorekeeping Services for the DEPT of Defense
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is looking for contractors to provide sports officiating and scorekeeping services at Beale Air Force Base in California. This includes services for all intramural, varsity, and recreational sports activities.
This is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a four-year ordering period, from September 11, 2026, through September 10, 2030. The estimated annual hours are 958 for officiating and 320 for scorekeeping for the first three years, with reduced hours in the final option period. This opportunity is set aside 100% for small business concerns.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 4, 2026. Offers are due by August 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time (Beale AFB, CA).
All offers must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contract Specialist, Daniel Warden ([email protected]), and the Contracting Officer, Lamar Mullins ([email protected]), by the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses that specialize in recreational services, particularly those with experience in sports officiating and scorekeeping. The NAICS code is 711219 (Other Spectator Sports) with a size standard of $16,500,000. The Product Service Code (PSC) is G003 (Recreational Services).
Vendors should be prepared to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation to perform these services at Beale AFB, CA.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes, clicking the link once takes you to the homepage, so you may need to click it a second time to reach the specific bid.
You might need a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though for some bids, this is not required. Once you have reviewed the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other attachments, prepare your offer according to the instructions and submit it via email to both specified contacts before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand all requirements for officiating and scorekeeping services. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses how you will meet each aspect of the PWS, including providing all necessary resources like labor, equipment, and uniforms.
Since this is an IDIQ contract, focus on demonstrating your capability to consistently provide high-quality services over the four-year ordering period. Highlight any relevant experience your company has with similar services, especially for government or military installations. Pay close attention to the estimated hours for each CLIN and ensure your pricing strategy is competitive and sustainable for the entire contract duration.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.